Bang box

Abstract

The invention is a compact type 3 explosive storage magazine. It has an approximate external measure of 4.75″ wide, 7.87″ long and 8.69″ high. This design is one quarter the size of the nearest comparable type 3 magazine and has an integrated locking mechanism rather than a hinged hasp locking mechanism which is unique among type 3 magazines. The hinged hasp represents the easiest access point for theft and most likely security component to fail.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A compact explosive storage magazine for storing explosives comprising:
 a metal box having two sections comprising a base and lid;   the base section having a front, a back, two sides and a bottom and being approximately four inches wide by seven inches long;   the bottom of the base section includes three mounting holes spaced evenly apart from a front edge to a back edge thereof and centered between the two sides; an interior of the box lined with wood to form a non-sparking barrier;   a tab with an opening section extending upwardly from the front of the base and angled toward a center of the base;   the lid section having four sides that overlap the front, back and sides of the base section; the lid section also including a rectangular opening in the top center;   wherein the rectangular opening receives the tab of the base section to allow a locking mechanism to be held;   and wherein the base and lid section are hinged together to secure and store the explosives.   
     
     
       2. A compact portable explosive storage magazine for storing explosives comprising:
 a metal box having two sections comprising a base and lid;   the base section having a front, a back, two sides and a bottom;   the bottom of the base section includes at least one mounting hole spaced apart from a front edge and a back edge thereof and between the two sides;   the lid section having four sides that overlap the front, back and sides of the base section;   an interior of the box lined with wood to form a non-sparking barrier, having an unattached, removable bottom section allowing access to the at least one mounting hole;   a two piece locking system comprised of a tab as thick as the sides on the base section and a hole on the lid section that align to accept a shackle padlock, preventing access to the interior of the box; and   wherein the base and lid section are hinged together to secure and store the explosives.